Patrick Lawrence Gomez, a retired officer of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI jointly with Judicial Watch for records of threats or investigations of threats to Gomez and his family. Gomez also asked for his records under the Privacy Act. The agency denied the request, claiming the records were protected by Exemption 7(A) (ongoing investigation or proceeding). Gomez and Judicial Watch appealed the denial, which was upheld. They then filed suit.Complaint issues: Exemption 7(A) - Interference with ongoing investigation

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 8/26/2014. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/25/2014.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 8/26/2014., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 8/26/2014 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Cristina Rotaru)(Bekesha, Michael) (Entered: 08/27/2014)

2014-08-29

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GENERAL ORDER AND GUIDELINES FOR CIVIL CASES BEFORE JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON. The Court will hold the parties and counsel responsible for following these directives; failure to conform to this Order may, when appropriate, result in the imposition of sanctions. Signed by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on 08/29/2014. (lckbj1) (Entered: 08/29/2014)

2014-09-24

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ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.(Fields, Rhonda) (Entered: 09/24/2014)

2014-09-26

MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall promptly confer and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure, by 10/10/2014. Signed by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on 09/26/2014. (lckbj1) (Entered: 09/26/2014)

2014-10-10

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RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order, Set Deadlines,, filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fields, Rhonda) (Entered: 10/10/2014)

2014-10-17

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 7 Joint Status Report and Proposed Schedule, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report, including a schedule for further proceedings if litigation is going to be necessary, by December 8, 2014. Signed by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on 10/17/2014. (lckbj3) (Entered: 10/17/2014)

ORDER provisionally dismissing case due to settlement. If settlement is not consummated, either party may reopen the action until January 22, 2015, upon motion approved by the Court. Signed by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on 12/8/2014. (lckbj1) (Entered: 12/08/2014)